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MikeDC wrote:I wouldnt either, but they’re shopping around looking at Miles Bridges who will be a UFA and has a ton of baggage that Pat doesnt. Also, a sensible team in their position would have no interest in Zach.
But theyre not in that position because they do what makes sense.
dougthonus wrote:MikeDC wrote:I wouldnt either, but they’re shopping around looking at Miles Bridges who will be a UFA and has a ton of baggage that Pat doesnt. Also, a sensible team in their position would have no interest in Zach.
But theyre not in that position because they do what makes sense.
Sure, but the explicit rumors on Zach are they wouldn't give up any of those guys. Hard to see them wanting to give one up for Pat if they wouldn't for Zach.
MikeDC wrote:Why not? I think lots of teams would give up something for Pat that they wouldnt give up for Zach. Various rumors have said as much.
Zach is more productive but much older and more expensive. You trade for him because you dont have anything else to do with the money.
Pat is different. You’re getting a guy who’s still a prospect. Maybe they figure Pat is two years ahead of Ausar Thompson and they cant afford to wait. Again, I agree that I wouldnt, but thats the sort of deal that teams make sometimes. Id at least consider it if i had some good feedback from Pat’s agent about what it would take to keep him.
dougthonus wrote:MikeDC wrote:Why not? I think lots of teams would give up something for Pat that they wouldnt give up for Zach. Various rumors have said as much.
Zach is more productive but much older and more expensive. You trade for him because you dont have anything else to do with the money.
Pat is different. You’re getting a guy who’s still a prospect. Maybe they figure Pat is two years ahead of Ausar Thompson and they cant afford to wait. Again, I agree that I wouldnt, but thats the sort of deal that teams make sometimes. Id at least consider it if i had some good feedback from Pat’s agent about what it would take to keep him.
Pat's was probably a worse prospect than all those guys out coming into the league, still hasn't really shown all that much except low rung starter upside and no meaningful skill development, and has the worst contract situation. Detroit is the antithesis of a team with time pressure.
But sure, if the Pistons are willing to swap any of those four guys for Pat, I'd be in.
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coldfish wrote:Wow. He might be done for the year.
DuckIII wrote:If he's out for the rest of the season it certainly sucks for Pat, but it would likely be good for the organization with regard to this contract. In that scenario the Bulls could get him at a discount or he'll just play out his rookie deal and become unrestricted.
dougthonus wrote:DuckIII wrote:If he's out for the rest of the season it certainly sucks for Pat, but it would likely be good for the organization with regard to this contract. In that scenario the Bulls could get him at a discount or he'll just play out his rookie deal and become unrestricted.
It's a big risk for both sides if he's out for the rest of the year, would be real interesting to see how that negotiation would go. Sucks for Pat to have a major injury like this in the midst of his contract year, probably costs him tons of money or makes him take on tons of risk (take the QO and try to prove it and try again as a UFA).
